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The Guide to Gay Houston * Published for the -Men and Women of the Houston .Gay Community . - 1997 GAY- PRIDE PARADE ROUTE"
l' Saturday~night, June 28, at 9:00 p.m., the 1997 Houston Gay Pride Parade begins. It will be the first ever night- time Gay Pride parade in American history. "The parade 'begins at Ridgewood Street and continues eastward along Westheim~r to Stanford Street. When the parade ends at approximately 11:00 p.m., the party continues at almost every bar in the area and at the official Pride Blowout "Glowing With Pride" at Garden in the Heights (3926 Feagan near Heights), sponsored by Outrage and the Pride Committee of Houston. Please use caution walking away from the festivities.
, " .. Why are we celebrating our 'gaypride?' ,~. . ~ By Barry Larson and Jim Cheek As we 'light up' the skies this weekend, each of these questions to ease our own takes to put on a perfect Gay Pride Week. Co-Publishers let us all remember the ones that came be- sense of 'pride.' Maybe, just maybe, one They need and must get help! .' Twenty eight years ago, our brothers fore us, Let us vow to continue the fight to day we'll be able to help each other under- We must work together! We must docu-. and sisters living and partying in New gain our freedom and our rights in this dis- stand our own lifestyle so we can educate ment our rich local history! We must sup- York City suffered through the humiliation criminating world. the people who discriminate against us. port those who can't support themselves! of a police raid on a Greenwich Village bar Remember the student's, women's and But first we have to get our heads to- We must! We must! known as the Stonewall Inn. The ensuing civil rights' groups of the 60's that joined gether for the community's sake. We must Houston is blessed with many fine local infamous battle will long be remembered with us to help fight discrimination? all participate in the quest to further dem- organizations, both social and assistance in history by virtually every gay man and Remember when Acquired Immune De- onstrate the pride we all wish we..knew minded. They are here because a few peo- woman who 'celebrates' .our pride' each ficiency Syndrome and Human Immune more about. pIe got together to help a particular cause. summer throughout the world. .' Virus weren't part of our everyday Each and everyone of us should strive to Their memberships combined are not The police, helmeted, with search War- .vocabulary? help the community accomplish the goals enough to use the finger.s on one hand to rant in hand, entered the small private bar Remember when the blood supply was that have been set by our own peers. We calculate their percentage of our commu- and escorted the patrons outside. They 'clean' and we weren't declared ineligible can't sbangtfanything sittin' on our butts! nity. Where are.the rest of us? were dressed to the hilt, in dresses, wigs to donate? --Wehave to get involved! There is a City Are we all too tired? Too sick? Too and high-heels or whatever else they. Why do we read editorials every .week of -Houston election coming soon. We all busy? Or just too dedicated to ourselves to w'isheq. The gathering crowd was jeering' describing the heavy duty crossfire be- must vote! We need to elect a gay council- give a damn? . and cheering. Urged on by the crowd and tween gay Democrats and' gay man. We must follow the mayoral election Why not work together? Let's be gay each other, the 'girls' began to fight back Republicans? closely and get behind a candidate that we and love each other-for the good of our by throwing whatever they could get their Why is there so much internal infighting all can support. ') community! The Montrose Area Pride is hands on. in our local and national organizations? The Houston Gay and Lesbian Political here to help-we'll be here for us all! They fought hard, but in the end, the jail Is there some reason that we, as a com- Caucus was formed many years ago. Re- -:8/J populace was enriched by a much larger munity, can't seem to get along with each cently its membership has fallen danger- census count. The police knew they hadn't other? ously low. It's time for us to revitalize the (Letters of praise, suggestions, solutions heard the last from the 'girls.' Is there some compelfing reason to let group with our support, membership and and/or complaints will be published in the A score and eight years have gone by our rich, diverse gay history be lost in a time. Montrose Area Pride. Please write to us at P.D. Box 66627, Houston, TX 77266 or fax us at and the 'girls' are still fightin': They have tangled web of confusionv The .Houston Pride Committee needs (713) 660-0119. Include your name, address been joined by their brothers and sisters Why aren't we all doing something to volunteers and members to help put on the and telephone number so we may contact you if still trying to put a peace pact i~ place for help each other get through this beautiful event we all take for granted every necessary to clarify your statements. Anony- all humankind. thing called life? year-the Gay Pride Parade. A select few mous letters wilt not be published, but names We would love to be able to answer cannot perform with perfection what it 'can be withheld if requested.) Page 2 - MONTROSE AREA PRIDE (THE MAP) - June 26, 1997 The World of .,»: UpfrontWith Gay Travel The Community By Christopher Roth shops. Byron Bay nestled behind Cape This week we start our tour of Austra- Byron on the North Coast provides an in- . by lia. Before we start thoughI want to wish teresting blend of cultures. every one a happy and safe PRIDE! As Next we visit Melbourne and Victoria. SEAN CARTER we enter the weekend for the parade and The gay community in Melbourne is more some of the major parties of the season, I spread out than in Sydney, although the Mr. Space-City Texas All-American 1997 just want to remind everyone that PRIDE numbers are nearly the same. The main is the time when we should be pulling to- lesbian suburbs where women run busi- This past weekend was definitely non- except the time keeper. When the time is gether and becoming one as a community. nesses are Fitzroy, Clifton Hill and North- stop as the community gathered for the called; the last person who placed the bid So many times we forget what it has taken cote. Commercial Road in Prahran is the 'First Annual Summer Sweat Fest. The in the bucket wins the item. We had some for the Gay and Lesbian community to get main gay thoroughfare with two long run- Royal, Sovereign and Imperial Court of competitive bidding for items ranging freedoms that we have today, but we still ning gay venues, the city's only adult gay. the Single Star of Houston, Inc. hosted its from a one hour massage to a $100.00 have a long road ahead. Be careful this bookshop and a variety of gay cafes and first run. .This was history in the making gift certificate to Kroger. Another major weekend, be safe and most of all HAVE specialty stores. as this was a first in Texas, and most item was anyone of four Oriental statues. FUN! Look for me and my partner on the The most densely gay and lesbian likely a first in the International Court These four foot concrete statues weighed wagon with the Overland Trail Riders in populated suburbs on the north side are System. a ton, and it took two to three people each the parade on Saturday night or stop by Abbotsford, Collingwood, Fitzroy, North- Friday night, the three, day party began to carry them in. At the end of the eve- and say hi to us when weare partying cote, Brunswick, Carlton and North Mel- at Chances as Soiree Aubergine hosted a ning, Stella Link Seville from the Garden. with Marlene and her crew at The New bourne, and on the. south side South buffet spread to welcome all of the Party had won one of the statues. She Barn, Chances and Charlies. Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Armdale, South guests. Cocktail parties were provided by walked right up to the stage, threw it over Our first stop is Sydney and New South Melbourne, Albert Park and Middle Park. AVES, the RSICSS Board of Directors, her shoulder and walked right out of the Wales. Sydney is the Iargest gay and les- The beach resort suburb of St. Kilda is The Royal House of Glade and FIST. bar-in heels no less!!! Never under esti- bian city. in Australia with 'Darlinghurst gaining in popularity with gays and lesbi- Crystal Rae Lee Love hosted the "Not mate a drag queen on a mission! All in the heartland and Oxford Street the main ans. Gay and gay friendly accommodation So" Newlywed Game which .raised all, tile auction was a success as it raised artery. Along Oxford Street, restaurants, houses include: Lygon Lodge, Carlton; $234.00 for the .J.1ontfose Counseling $760.00. The proceeds from this run, bars, night clubs and specialty shops stay The Laird, Collingwood; Hotel Saville, Center Direct Assistance Fund. with the exception. of Friday night's open far into the night. South Yarra; and the Cosmopolitan Motor Saturday saw everyone bright-eyed show, go to PR Ball IV benefiting Soiree In the maze o~fstreets bordering Oxford Inn, Novotel Bayside and Home When. and ready at Ell's at 10:00 a.m. It's Aubergine. Street there is a host of gay and gay Away in St. Kilda. amazing how early people appear on the Sunday at noon everyone gathered friendly hotels and bed and breakfast es- A favorite weekend retreat from Mel- weekend when free cocktails are in- once again at Mary's for the final festivi- tablishments: Governors on Fitzroy in. bourne is the famous mineral springs re- volved! Ed and the gang at Ell's fed eve- ties. As the Court bartended on the patio, Surry Hills; Sullivans Hotel in Padding- gion of Daylesford. The region has a ryone breakfast as TGRA hosted cocktail parties were provided by the ton; Barracks, Pelican Private Hotel and thriving gay and lesbian community and a mimosas to wash down the doughnuts. At RSICSS Female Line, the Rainbow Ran- Chelsea Guest House in Darlinghurst; and choice of gay owned and gay friendly ac- noon we headed over to Mary's. At one glers, and the Texas Cowgurlz. The Gar- Hyde Park Plaza closer to the city. Gay commodations, cafes and specialty shops. point, the rain brought Jackie. and her den Party hosted us with more food than entertainment is concentrated mainly on Gay dances are held in local town halls blackjack inside but that didn't stop us. we could handle as they. brought a huge Oxford Street and some of the night clubs throughout the year. The region offers Cocktail parties continued with the Was- spread for brunch. The final awards were worth visiting are the Albury Hotel, Mid- good bushwalking, horse riding, boating sies (former RSICSS Emperors and Em- given' for 'Poker Draws with the High night Shift and the Oxford Hotel. and gold panning as well as spa and mas-a presses), the Sundance Cattle Co., the Hand going to Crystal Rae Lee Love, th~ Another popular street, especially for sage facilities. RSICSS Male Line, and the LVL PW A Low Hand going to Eydie Mae Sugar- lesbians, is King Street in Newtown. Syd- Our tour continues next time to Bis- Holiday Fund. With drinks ranging from baker and the Blackjack winner went to ney's gay oornrrrurriries are also found in bane, Adelaide, Perth and beyond, so keep "Moo Juice" to "Chocolate Covered Jim Vokoun of the Colt 45's. The scaven- ., I~Paddin!>t()n :m(Ls:.llrrp"~l-J;II,,·'lIh;"h hnrdpr ,u",t,.h;nnl rh~rripc. " thp"...&-nllt p"pn./nnp 1n thp t'YH,nrl C'rpr hllnt •.U/~~.. ~ ~11.t thr{\~t r~r.p. hp.twp:p:n Our tour continues next-time toBis- Holiday Fund. With drinks ranging from baker and the Blackjack winner went to I""""" lesbians, is-King Street in Newtown. Syd- ney's gay communities are also found in bane, Adelaide, Perth and beyond, so keep "Moo Juice" to·"Chocolate Covered Jim Vokoun of the Colt 45's. The scaven- Paddington and Surrey Hills which border watching! Cherries," they put everyone in the mood ger hunt was a cut throat race between Darlinghurst, Bondi, Elizabeth Bay, Dou- Christopher Roth is a Community for the many games. that Larry Spriggs Ruby Stone and Jeannette Vaughn. After ble Bay; Redfern and Erskineville. Travel Specialist at UNIGLOBE Ultimate had planned. We watched "strip darts," as tracking down items ranging from a Mis- Emerging areas are the inner west suburbs Travel and has been in the travel industry Giovanni and Byron Norton hoped that ter Potato Head Vibrator to a "BOB" of Balmain, Leichhardt (especially for les- for the past 13 years. He is a member of all of their balloons would not "get sticker from LUEY '97, the winner with a bians) and Glebe. the International Gay Travel Association popped." Then everyone lined up to take difference of seven points was Jeanette The spectacular Blue Mountains and and a certified "Gay Travel Specialist. " a swing at Crystal. Yes, we just used wa- (Ruby is trying to not to be too bitter). the South Coast are popular country re- UNIGLOBE Ultimate Travel is a progres- ter balloons even though it was pointed The final event was the Sweathog gions within an easy drive of Sydney Both sive agency that cares about the commu- out that there were bricks available. The show. Competing for the first annual offer a selection of delightful retreats. The nity. They are located in the Meyerland on again off again rain didn't even slow 'three tiered golden pig trophywas AVES,
South Coast has some of the most stun- area and. can be reached at (713) I. down the game as Bob Bouton even had Garden Party, the Houston Area Bears, ning bush scenery and beaches near Syd- 669-1171 or EMAIL at to take a chance at the "Past Empress." NLA, the Texas Cowgurlz and the House ney as well as a good choice of antique sc. [email protected] . The final game was a sight to see as even of Glade. The winner was based solely on Mike Geinzer of NLA and Jerry Sherman tips. Raising $200.00 the Emeritus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ of Bayou City Leather Alliance raced Sweathog Title went to the House of across the patio of Mary's in "flippers." Glade. Other awards were given includ- 'U\l1:1nBE 4934 BEECHNUT ST. .J We then headed over to The New Barn ing Slut and Drunk of the Run. Ask one '\ ~ e HOUSTON, TX 77096 vi' where Marlene greeted us with Red of the weekend's participants who took , ACROSS FROM MEYERLAND PLAZA .J Beans and Rice. Everyone, relaxed as the home those coveted titles. There is one , ULTIMATE TRAVEL (713) 669-1171 .J Colt 45's and the Texas Renegades award that I am very proud to announce hosted cocktails. Everyone then departed again. For their continued support and '\ OPEN MON-fi. 9-6 SAT 10-2 (800) 500-3510 .; for a brief dinner/sobering break. nori-stop involvement this past weekend, , . .J Later Saturday night, we gathered at the run's pub Participation Award went the Venture-No Throughout the evening to NLA. Thanks guys (and girls) you ~ Planning Community Travel With PRIDE!! ~ The Bayou City Leather Alliance, The were great! Seville Sisters, NLA, the Main Street Ma- With about fifty registered participants, , *ULTIMATE GAY MEXICO *AMSTERDAM GAY GAMES .J niacs, and the Houston Area Bears hosted this was a great start to an annual tradi- '\ *NATIONAL CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS vi' cocktail parties. The .highlight of this tion. Once again I would like to thank ~ * COMPLETE VACATION ANDBUSINESS TRAVEL PLANNING .J night, though, was the Chinese Auction. everyone who helped out this past week- " This idea came to us from Donna Dumae end. All of the bar owners were wonder- '\ *CRUISES *TOURS *SOUTHERNDECADENCE .J' of Fort Worth. A!,..,a-Chinese Auction ful as were the various clubs and MA every. bid is $2:00, and it never goes up. organizations which made the event pos- by \. PROUD MEMBER OF .J Each bidder places their $2.00 into the sible. Hope to see ya'lI next year, and un- IGTA L~ '\ \ .J bucket on stage. Each item has a time til next week ...have great Gay Pride International Gay Travel As:sociatiun a secre '~~~~~~~~~~~IIIIII~~~~~~ limit in which no one knows the time Weekend Houston! scho~ whoi Iii i i I . Pride. The winner will ride on the float in sponsoring a carnival OIl Sunday, June 29, H.A.T.C.H. ofp, Weekend events the parade. 1997, at Mary's, 1022 Westheimer. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. at the Bra- ble ~ IPRShow The carnival will be on Mary's patio zos River Bottom, 2400 Brazos. n Mr. Gay Pride R.S.I.C.S.S. Imperial Prince Royale and 'Outback' beginning at 3:00 p.m. followed Pride Events Greti The first Mr. Gay Pride contest will be Imperial Princess Royale XIII will be host- by a show at 6:00 p.m. As stated in last week's paper, there are and. held Thursday, June 26, 1997, beginning at ing a benefit show for Coronation XIV at The carnival and show will benefit a host of Pride Events and parties sched- Prod! 9:00 p.m. at The New Barn, 1100 Chances, 1100 Westheimer, on Friday, PW A Holiday Charities. uled this weekend. For information and de- Di Westheimer. June 27, 1997, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Welcome To Rydell scriptions you can pick up The Pride Guide midd Contestants will be judged on their fa- Carnival On Sunday, June 29, 1997, Shawna St. at local bars and businesses, or, call (713) her s vorite bar outfit, talent and a two-minute immi PWA Holiday Charities(LVL) will be John and Johnny Montgomery will host 529-697~ for information. biography on why they want to be Mr. Gay . "Welcome To Rydell", a benefit show for CI June 26:1997 - MONTROSE AREA PRIDE (THE MAP) - Page 3
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TEXAS ~ >\ ------tion two weeks ago at the Ripcord, The urday, raised $618.00 for PWA Coalition. totals from Summer Sweat Fest are listed Don't Rain On Our Parade ~Come Out With Pride! in Upfront With The Community on page R.S.I.C.S.S show at Gentry last Sun- two, day, raised $563.00 for The Pride Daddy/Master Auction Committee. *9PM* The Daddy/Master auction at the Rip- Caribbean Queen/A Gift/rom Saturday * June 28 * 1997 cord on June 13, 1997, raised $2230,00 wuu« for Steven's House, The event w~s put on Totals for these two events have not by The Brotherhood of Pain and $575.00 yet been given to us, but we will report See/ Our Float in the Parade of that total was raised by selling NBA . them as soon as we receive them. -June 29 - Benefit Show (TBA) - Then Come Party Major Event Texas Renegades - Venture-N - Houston With Us Afterwards! -June 29 - "Welcome To Rydell" - H.A.T.C.H. - Brazos River Bottom Calendar -July 3-6 - Mirage 7 - l Oth Anniver-: -June 5- July 12 - Every Thurs- sary - Capital City Riders - Austin Don't Forget Our Delicious day,Friday & Saturday (Pride Week -July 4-6 - Texas Invitational Bowl- Event) "Falsetto land" - $15 - Sponsored ing Tournament XII - Location TBA - 4th of July Celebration! .. by Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market - Houston Buffet 3 PM ~ till? 46.17 Montrose - Houston ~July 4-5 - Texas Drummer Contest - -June 26 - (Pride Week Event) - Pacific Street - Houston "Community Partnership Kickoff' - $5 -;-July 6 - Christmas in July Show - . PWA Holiday Charities - Brazos River donation - Sponsored by Greater Houston /" Special Drink Prices I Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce - Bottom - Houston Bering Church Fellowship Hall- 1440 -July 11-13 -Journey to Atlantis- Man, Tues, Wed, All day/All night Harold - Houston Summer Sizzler III - 15th Anniversary - Thurs. Fri, Sat, 7 AM - 9 PM -June 26 - (Pride Week Event) - "Sex Texas MC - Dallas and HIV/AIDS" - Sponsored by The Cen- -July 13 - Benefit Show for Let Us Sunday Noon until 9 PM ter for AIDS, Montrose Clinic, and Conti- Entertain You '98 (HCC) - Venture-N ~ nental Airlines - 1407 Hawthorne (comer Houston ofYupon) - Houston ~July 13 - Lone Star's 15 Anniver- -June 26 - Mr. Gay Pride - The New sary - Brick's II - Houston Barn - Houston -Juiy 19-20 - International Ms. Join Us July 13th @ 3 PM -June 27 - IPR Show - R.S.I.C.S.S. Leather - San Diego -Chances - Houston -July 19 - Sea Cruise '97 - 8th Anni- for the Lone Star's , -June 27 - (Pride Week Event) - "Fri- versary - Silver Dolphins LLC - Corpus 15th Anniversary day Foreplay!" No cover before 9:00 p.m. Christi - Sponsored by Pacific Street - Houston -July 27 - Garden Party 22 - "Pajama 617 Fairview @ Stanford • Houston • (713) 528-8102 -June 27 - (Pride Week Event) - Party" - Benefits PWA Holiday Charities "Rangier Roundup 111" - Sponsored by (L VL), Colt 45' s, Stone Soup, & The As- Rainbow Ranglers Dance Club - The New sistance Fund - Rich's - 2401 San Jacinto- r":H:-,----:r-«I-l---v-I-~=_-I:H-aTJ.Tcn-u---r.n::.ru~-l__U 11 ••• \ I 1.:::J} JLO- 0 1V L I -June 27 - (Pride Week Event) - Party" - Benefits PW A Holiday Charities "Rangier Roundup III" - Sponsored by (LVL), Colt 45' s, Stone Soup, & The As- Rainbow Ranglers Dance Club - The New sistance Fund - Rich's - 2401 San Jacinto- Barn - 1100 Westheimer - Houston Houston -June 27 - (Pride Week Event)- -July 27 - Denim Party - Brazos "Pam Ross and Ten 'Til Six" ~$2 cover - River Bottom -Houston 711 Fairview * (713) 526-6940 Sponsored by Ms. B's - 9200 Buffalo -August 15-17 - Camelot IV - Open 7 Days * Noon - 8 PM Speedway - Houston Leather Knights - Dallas -June 27 - (Pride Week Event) - "Hot --August 29-31 - Winds of Change - Night-A. Night in Black Leather".- Spon- 24th Anniversary - Trident International Have fun during sored by NLA: Houston - Venture-N - Windy City - Chicago 2923 Main - Houston -August 31 - Benefit Show (TBA) - Gay Pride -June 28 - (Pride Week Event) - Texas Renegades - Venture-N - Houston "Chances' Beer Garden" - Sponsored by -September 12-14 - Moon Shiners - Celebration Chances - 1100 Westheimer - Houston 14th Anniversary - Cowtown Leathermen 1997· -June"28 - (Pride Week Event) - I - Buzzard's Peak "Glowing With Pride, the Official -September 13 - Miss Camp America Party-Pre-parade Cocktail Party" - $25 . Pageant - Assistance Fund, Bering Dental advance, $30 door - Sponsored by Outrage Clinic, Colt 45's Trouble Fund, Frost Eye and The Pride Committee of Houston - Clin-ic, PW A Coalition - Cullen Perform- ~ Garden in the Heights - 3926 Feagan - ance Hall, University of Houston - LEATHER Houston Houston -June 28 - (Pride Week Event) - "Gay -September 14 - Benefit Show for Pride Parade" - First Gay Pride Parade in Let Us Entertain You '98 - HCC- Venture- "",FOCJ)REVER the U.S. to be held at night - Westheimer N - Houston Street (between Ridgewood and Stanford Streets) - Houston -June 28 - (Pride Week Event) - "Glowing With Pride, the Official Par- Montrose Clinic continues Just ty-Pride Blowout!" - $25 advance, $30 \\111/ door - Sponsored by Outrage and The outreach in the community Arrived Pride Week Committee of Houston - Gar- The Montrose Clinic is a non-profit, Testing in the following establishments: den in the Heights - 3926 !"eagan - I In Time for '~ community based agency founded in Houston ...Ji 1981 to serve people in the Houston area THURSDAY, June 26 Gay Pride... -June 28 - Boots and Boxers Party - ,""J by providing low or no cost health, social, Venture-N ~ 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Brazos River Bottom - Houston Florescent :J£we,['~ educational and research services. The FRIDAY, June 27 -June 29 - (Pride Week Event) - Clinic provides extensive services to The New Barn - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Colored ' "Chances' Beer Garden" - Sponsored by those living with HIV including access to SATURDAY, June 28 Chances - 1100 Westheimer - Houston Wigs! .CROSS DRESSERS experimental HIV therapies, case man- Rich's - 10 p.m. to 2 a.m; -June 29 - (Pride Week Event) - "Gay . wacoWE agement, .deaf and hard of hearing serv- MONDA Y, June 30 -e-e- Pride Mass" - Sponsored by Dignity Hous- I' ices, education and disease prevention. BRB - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Show Your SEQlN'J GOWNS ton - 1307 Yale - Houston' For more information about the Montrose QT:S - 8 p.m. to 12 m.n. True ColorsLarge Siz.:~.~o5XXXL -June 29 - (Pride Week Event) - "The Clinic, please call (713) 520-2000 or visit TUESDAY, July I Boxer Bash!" - No cover with 'glowing This Year! SHOES to 140 our web site at www.montrose-clinic.org. Club Houston - 8 p.m. to 12 m.n. -e-e- ~ pass from PS float' - Sponsored by Pacific The Montrose Clinic is scheduled to WEDNESDAY, July 2 PERSONAUZED Street - 710 Pacific Street - Houston continue its HIV testing and counseling Mary's - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2404 'Taft SHOPPNG -June 29 - (Pride Week Event) - outreach program throughout the month Midtowne Spa - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Fairview for al occasions "PWA Holiday Charities Carnival (L VL) - of June and July. All persons will have THURSDAY, July 3 Houston Sponsored by PW A Holiday Charities - WIGS, FASHON access to Free HIV Counseling and Venture-N - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (713) 523-3557 Mary's Patio 'Outback' .EWBRY June 26,1997 - MONTROSE AREA PRIDE (THE MAP) - Page 7 Y.,· ... GAY PRIDE WEEKEND ... n Sat' & Sun e is June 28 29 * 3 PM bid & ime i ~ing ).00 The, Black ajor, ues, hed .ach Redneck eve- den She rver Comedian the ", :sti- 1 in [sed run, HOWARD ALEXANDER ht's -- iree ~red ivi- itio, the Saturday .an- .• iar- * .June 28· * han uge 'ere /5 'DRAG SHOW--- igh th~ ~ar- 4'PM~ t to 'en- een MilA A At--~ ~\ •• ar- to is- )B" th a .~ lette ~ hog ~ The Staff and Management of the Brazos River Bottom , Wish 'Everyone a Safe and, Happy , Gay Pride Weekend '971 Saturday .J{ June 28 * 9' P.M until close 'BOOTS & BOXERS' PARTY - June Madness continues with * $1.00· Vodka Well Drinks * $1.00 Regular Scbnapps . *' Free 'Pool in· the Sidepocket- until 7 PM everyday t,hroughout June. in conjunction with our regular Daily Drink Specials nnn't I=nrnAt ~~~~G2i Don't Forget Tuesday is $1.00 Day . * $1.00 Domestic Longnecks_ open until close * $1.00 Well Drinks open until 11PM . * $1.00 Hamburgers on the patio 6 PM-10 PM , ..* Jambeaux 8 PM-midnight Sunday. * June 29 * 8 PM ByE co-1~ .Shawna st. John & Johnny Montgomery .nIj Yor present . ofal kno~ infaf < "Welcome. to .Rydell" in hi wo~~ Benefiting H.A.T.C.H.with emcees Jody Travis & Devon De Vasquez J I sum~ T~ , rant Most and: Who Says were Talked, and I wis~ You Can't and 1 About each:• Have It All by t~ Bar in hand In One Bar!!'! Tl ~. ----~ 'Montrose' popu censi 2400 Brazos * Houston heart A , and 1 (713) 528-9192 . been still 1 all hi